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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,412.46 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,412.46 and 454.80 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,412.46 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,412.46 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,412.46 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 642,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,386.81/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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